Older Rope, Still Ok?

I'm getting back into climbing and have an older rope that I'm not sure if I should retire simply for it's age. It was brand new 10 years ago, back when I was 13 and my dad simply took me and my brothers top roping. This rope specifically was rarely used and has no falls. It's been kept in a basement in a rope bag. It was never kept in a damp place and not in any sunlight. I have checked the rope for any visible wear or distortion and have not found any. My question is "Does rope dry rot or simply get to old to use?" I don't have enough experience to know when to retire a rope. I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you.

when in doubt retire it....

it's probably fine for continued TRing, but over time a ropes elasticity will diminish.

Im thinking if your apprehensive... then you already know.
Be safe... Your life is worth more than 180 bucks

if you want to send it to me, i can properly retire it...

It doesn't dry rot. Use the rope for top ropeing, then buy a new one when you are leading.

Sweet, much appreciated feedback.

Gunkiemike wrote:It doesn't dry rot. Use the rope for top ropeing, then buy a new one when you are leading.

Agree if kept in pristine condition, it is quite safe for TR climbs. I've got a 1976 era Mammut that still works just fine for indoor wall use. No shealth wear at all, 11mm and strong.

Its fine.

Beal ropes state ropes are safe for 15 years including 10 years of storage:

bealplanet.com/portail-2006…

Michael P wrote:

Is this rope dynamic or static?

Really?!!!

You revive a 7 year old thread to ask a tarded question?!!